The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is proud to offer this scholarship program for deserving high school seniors who excel in marksmanship. An additional individual award amount will be available to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Dr Hines’ ideals. There is a separate award amount for also the junior students.
The main aim of the award program is to promote firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth. Its vision is that every youth in America has the opportunity to participate in Firearm Safety and Marksmanship Programs. CMP seeks applications from high school seniors who currently compete in marksmanship competitions.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is a national organization. It is a U.S. government-chartered program. CMP is dedicated to educating and training U. S. citizens in responsible uses of firearms and airguns through gun safety training, marksmanship training and competitions. The organization aim is to create limitless possibilities for future generations.
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Brief Description
The applicant may refer to the given table to get more details concerning the fellowship:
| Organization | Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) |
| Educational Level | High School and Graduate |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 2 |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | March 20, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application Form, official transcript, Letter of Nomination |
Who May Be Eligible
To be eligible for CMP scholarships, Applicants must:
- Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Students must be of good moral character.
- Aspirants must have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Participants must be a graduating high school senior.
- All applicants must demonstrate acceptance to a university, college or trade school leading to a diploma or trade certification.
- Candidates must demonstrate marksmanship competition experience.
How to Apply
To apply for this award program applicant need to fill this application form and submit it to the given mail address. No notification will be made for incomplete applications.
Civilian Marksmanship Program
Attn: Carolyn Hines Memorial Scholarship Program
P O Box 576
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Supporting Documents
Applicants need to submit a complete application and all-important documentation. Also, the completed application form includes:
- A certified copy of the applicant’s high school transcript
- Letter of recommendation from the Coach, Instructor or Adult Leader
- A letter from the applicant including the reasons for applying and how the scholarship will help in pursuit of the applicant’s goals
- Additional documentation of proof of marksmanship activity
Benefits
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) offers $1,000, one-year scholarship assistance to qualified junior marksmen to encourage and reward their outstanding efforts. Along with the $1,000 scholarships awarded by the CMP, the Garand Collectors Association (GCA) has generously donated $30,000 to the CMP to be used for additional student-athlete scholarship earnings. The Top 15 recipients, determined by CMP staff and board members, will receive $1,000 from CMP and $2000 from GCA toward their furthered education.
Application Deadline
Your completed scholarship application form with all required documentation needs to be submitted no later than March 20, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
